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Tuesday, January 1, 2019 through Tuesday, December 31, 2019

OGS 50th ANNIVERSARY (Program)

OZARKS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY will be having several programs during 2019 featuring the History of OGS. 1969 - 2019

Continue to check the website for updates and details on these various events

Monday, January 7, 2019

Spoiled Brats of Genealogy (Program)

7:00 pm

The Library Center, Auditorium

Spoiled Brats of Genealogy

Timothy Dollens, president of MOSGA 1990 – 2018 from Columbia, MO has been a genealogy enthusiast for over 37 years and calls himself the “cheerleader” for genealogy. This program will tell about what Missouri has to offer for genealogy research. Missouri has some cool repositories that make us not only unique but VERY SPOILED.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

FIRESIDE CHAT (Program)

10:00 am

The Library Center, Auditorium

FIRESIDE CHAT

Resolutions, Goals, Organization, Looking Forward to 2019.

OGS members will be asked to share how they organize their research and what “system” they use. Did you get a new electronic tool to aid your research? Bring it for Show & Tell. This is to be a time to enjoy coffee and goodies while we sit around the fireplace discussing an assortment of topics.

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Nuts and Bolts of Beginning Genealogy (Workshop)

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

OGS Library

Note link on the website to register

Number of Attendees is limited.

Monday, February 4, 2019

RESEARCHING FEDERAL RECORDS (Program)

7:00 pm

The Library Center, Auditorium

Exploring Federal Records. OGS member Rita Wallace will show us research in Federal Government Records go beyond military records. The discussion will include the many other record groups found at the National Archives you may never have thought to explore, such as court records, public laws for individuals in the early United StatesStatutes at Large. If your ancestor worked as a federal employee, you might be surprised at what is available.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

WHO WERE THE SETTLERS OF THE OZARKS? (Program)

10:00 am

The Library Center, Auditorium

“Who Were the Settlers of the Old Ozarks?”
Brooks Blevins will give a presentation titled “Who Were the Settlers of the Old Ozarks?” Using his new book, A History of the Ozarks, Volume 1: The Old Ozarks, as the launching point, Blevins will discuss settlement patterns in different parts of the Ozark region. Among the topics covered will be the ethnic and national origins of those who immigrated to the area between the 1790s and the beginning of the Civil War and the social institutions and lifeways they brought with them. He is the Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University. He is a seventh-generation Ozarker and the author or editor of eight books.

Monday, March 4, 2019

Searching for Superman (Program)

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Library Center, Auditorium

“Searching for Superman”

Join Local History and Genealogy Manager, Brian Grubbs, to learn how to read and analyze historical letters, and gain a better understanding of how they can help piece together your family history. This class offers two hands-on activities for participants. Using excerpts from Superman comics, you will piece together the Kent family genealogy in a fun and educational activity, and later, you will put your skills to the test in analyzing Civil War letters.

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Genealogy Symposium (Program)

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Library Center, Auditorium

Library Symposium sponsored by the Library Center History and Genealogy Department

Additional information will be in the Bookends and on the website: thelibrary.org

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

LiKe Family: OGS and the Springfield-Greene County Library (Program)

10:00 am to 11:30 am

Midtown Carnegie Library CHANGE OF LOCATION

–note location will not be in the auditorium at TLC but will be at Midtown Carnegie Library

“Like Family: The Ozarks Genealogical Society and the Springfield-Greene County Library.”

Where were materials for local genealogical research located in Springfield’s Carnegie Library over the years? What is the mission of the Ozarks Genealogical Society when it was formed over 50 years ago in September 1969? How did the partnership with the OGS expand research in genealogy? Join Local History Associate John Rutherford for a history of the partnership between The Library and OGS

11:05 after the program, Eva Pelky, branch manager will give a tour of the historic Midtown Carnegie Library. Note there is a coffee shop at Midtown - Cookies will be provided by OGS.

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Lawrence County Field Trip (Research Trips)

8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Field Trip to Lawrence County – Mt. Vernon, Missouri

Plan to meet at 8:30 am at the Library Center. We will carpool to the site. Of course, some may prefer to drive on their own. We should arrive between 9:15 - 9:30. We will be given a brief tour and explanation about the historical society and show where research records can be found. This would give everyone about two hours of research - 9:30 - 11:30.

Then we break and go to lunch. Watch for updates.

Saturday, March 30, 2019

HOW to FESTIVAL (Training)

The Library Center, Auditorium

HOW-TO-FESTIVAL at the Library Center
OGS will have a 30-minute time slot to present Genealogy to those who attend the festival.
Watch for updates.on times

Monday, April 1, 2019

“Was Your Family Affected by the Influenza Pandemic (1918-1920)?” (Program)

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Library Center, Auditorium

As World War I was coming to a close a new enemy threatened the country. We will discuss what happened in the Ozarks and throughout the country with the onslaught of the illness that is thought to have taken between 50 and 100 million lives worldwide and sickened one-third of the earth’s population. Known interchangeably as Grip, La Grippe and the Spanish Lady, death by influenza during the pandemic may be challenging to trace. We will look at some unusual sources that might help you to find out how the deadliest epidemic the world has experienced affected your family.

Michelle L. Spencer, a Christian County Missouri native, has researched her family history for more than thirty years. She has written and spoken extensively on the military, history and other issues including an August 2018 presentation on Spanish Influenza and WWI at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City. While much of her research has focused on the Midwest, recent research included the TV show Who Do You Think You Are? Speaker was recommended by Patti Hobbs. Michelle spoke at the World War I Museum in Kansas City. There is a YouTube video

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

“Sifting Through the Ashes” (Program)

10:00 am to 11:00 am

The Library Center, Auditorium

“Writing about a tragic house fire that occurred 60 years ago can be a challenge. Attempting to research the event, knowing that none of the survivors are still alive, is an even bigger challenge. And when those survivors are all deceased relatives, look out! Join author Tim Ritter for a lively multimedia presentation about encountering brick walls in research, learning to sift through family legends in search of the truth, and taking chances that ultimately lead to incredible discoveries and connections to the past.”

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Field Trip to Webster County (Research Trips)

8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Field Trip to Webster County – Marshfield, Missouri
Plan to meet about 8:30 at the Library Center parking lot to carpool. If driving on your own, plan to meet us there about 9:15. After visiting the facilities and doing research, we will enjoy a pleasant meal before returning to Springfield.

Monday, May 6, 2019

“LET’S TALK: Using Facebook for Genealogy” (Program)

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Library Center, Auditorium

Join us for an evening discussion of Facebook Groups and there use in Genealogy. Has your involvement been successful, encouraging or difficult? Don’t use Facebook for genealogy? This is the time to share your stories, your discoveries and to ask questions.

Thursday, May 9, 2019 through Saturday, May 11, 2019

National Genealogical Society Conference (Training)

St. Charles, Missouri

OGS normally has a Research Trip each year. For 2019 members are encouraged to attend the National Genealogical Society Conference (NGS) in St. Charles, Missouri. Check out the website: www.conference.ngsgenealogy.org Watch for more updates. Each person attending is responsible for their own registration and for booking a hotel. Notify Gail Mitchell of your plans.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

“OGS 50th Anniversary Reception” (Program)

9:30 am to 12:00 pm

The Library Center, Auditorium

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary (1969 – 2019), the members of Ozarks Genealogical Society invite library patrons and library staff to join us in our reception. Coffee and refreshments will be available from 9:30 - 12. This will be an excellent time to learn more about OGS and to discover why genealogy, DNA, and family histories are important. Displays of the OGS newsletters, scrapbooks, samples of the many publications created by many volunteers will be on display in the auditorium. Join us as the members of OGS celebrate!

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

DAR Paperwork (Program)

10:00 am to 11:00 am

The Library Center, Auditorium

Leslie Wyman from Taney County will present a program about the paperwork required for DAR/

Thursday, May 16, 2019 through Thursday, June 20, 2019

Weekly DNA Workshop (Workshop)

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

OGS Library

Patti Hobbs will be teaching a six week DNA Class on Thursday evenings.

OGS Spring Dinners were in March or April - picnics were in August - in 2019 we will have a Dinner in August

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Cemetery Wlalk (Program)

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

OGS Library and Maple Park Cemetery

Cemetery Walk through Maple Park Cemetery – Konrad Stump, local History Associate will serve as tour guide. Those planning to attend should meet at the OGS Library so we can limit the number of cars. Afterwards refreshments will be served at OGS Library.

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Genealogy Symposium (Training)

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Library Center, Auditorium

The Springfield-Greene County Library will sponsor a Fall Genealogy Symposium

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Memorial Service (Program)

10:00 am to 10:30 am

The Library Center, Auditorium

Annual Memorial Service to Honor OGS members and their families who have died during the past 12 months